Locum PAs & AP Nursing, NP, Family

77 consultants; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an outpatient clinic in California. You will provide care across all ages, conduct health maintenance, and manage acute and chronic conditions in a primary care setting.

The role uses EPIC EMR and requires California licensure and BLS certification, with credentialing expected within approximately 90 days of application. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Active California nursing license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Credentialing within ~90 days from application

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive family medicine services to patients across all ages.
• Perform health maintenance, physical assessments, and manage acute/chronic conditions in primary care.
• Handle initial evaluations, order/ administer diagnostic tests, and document care.
• Competency in I&D, suturing, and toenail avulsion is advantageous but not mandatory.

Skills

Family medicine

Pediatric care

Adult care

Health maintenance

Physical assessments

I&D

Suturing

Toenail avulsion

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Position Overview: Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP Only)

• Coverage Duration: Immediate start (November) for 5 months with a possibility of extension
• Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic
• Operational Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Core Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive family medicine services to patients across all age groups, with proficiency in pediatric and adult care. Responsibilities include health maintenance, physical assessments, and managing both acute and chronic conditions within a primary care framework. Typical encounters involve initial evaluations, setup and monitoring of medical equipment, ordering/administering diagnostic tests, and documenting all aspects of patient care. Common clinical presentations include minor illnesses such as respiratory infections (cold, flu), urinary tract infections (UTI), sexually transmitted diseases (STD), dermatological issues (rashes), arthritic flare-ups, and women's health concerns. Competencies in incision and drainage (I&D), suturing, and toenail avulsion would be advantageous, although not mandatory. Documentation and management of the in-basket are expected.
• Call Responsibilities: None
• Patient Volume: Anticipated daily patient load of 22-24
• Staffing Structure: Details on the number of providers and support staff per shift to be provided.
• Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90 days from application submission
• Required Certifications: Board Certification; BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• State Licensure: Active California nursing license is mandatory
• Temporary Providers: Not applicable